Argentina Travel Tips

Central Argentina?s hub, Mendoza is an easygoing town with lovely plazas, tree-lined streets, cultural sights and a laid-back vibe. The provincial capital, Mendoza is also the base for excursions ...
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Mendoza is the home of quality Malbec red wines ? in fact, Mendoza Malbec wines are so fine, they?re beating French Malbec hands down! Argentine wines date back to the Spanish conquistadors, and the ...
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San Carlos de Bariloche (commonly, Bariloche) is the undisputed capital of the Argentine lakes region, and as such, also for adventure tourism, hiking, skiing, flyfishing, horseback riding at nearby ...
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The gateway town to Patagonia?s blue Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate is also a resort destination bordering Lake Argentino. Birdwatchers flock here to watch the ...
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A heady blend of Spanish and African traditions, the tango developed in the brothels and communal backstreets of Buenos Aires? poorer port districts in the 1880s. As an art form, the tango reached a ...
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Buenos Aires is a huge, sprawling city, but most areas of interest are in the compact and foot-friendly downtown. The locals call themselves porteños, celebrating the fact that Buenos Aires ...
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Argentina might be world renowned for its red Malbec wines, but the country?s vast and varied terrain yields a surprising variety of grapes and there?s plenty to pique the interest of wine lovers. ...
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While the Brazilian side of the falls can be explored in half a day, you could easily spend two or more days enjoying the Argentine portion of the park. Day 1: Into the Falls After settling into ...
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No wonder remote Ushuaia has an end of the world feel ? it?s the southernmost city in the world! Surrounded by the glacial peaks of the Fuegian Andes, and lapped by the icy waters of the Beagle ...
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While everyone agrees that the Argentine falls?about 80% of the total?are the finest, folks who want to enjoy those panoramic views over the cascades, in particular the epic vista above the Garganta ...
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While experts recommend spending at least five hours on the Argentine side of Iguassu, there are attractions enough to indulge your senses among the roaring waterfalls for three full days, or more. ...
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In the north of Argentina at the borders of Brazil and Paraguay, a giant chasm in the earth, left behind from a volcanic eruption, is the sight of one of the tallest and most impressive waterfalls in ...
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Despite being all-too-often overlooked in favor of big-name European or North American brands, South America has been producing some of the world?s finest wines since as early as the 16th century, ...
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Just across the shimmering Rio Plata (Silver River) from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, lies the oft-overlooked country of Uruguay. Peaceful and green, this tiny nation of 3.3 million is ...
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